Manchester City squad Confirmed shirt numbers for 2025/26
Manchester City, one of the top football teams in England, has shared its squad for the 2025/26 season. Fans are excited to see which players will wear which shirt numbers as the team works to become champions again in the Premier League and other tournaments. This will be the club’s 131st season overall and their 24th in a row playing in the top English league.
Along with the Premier League, Manchester City will also play in the FA Cup, EFL Cup, and the UEFA Champions League. This is the 15th year in a row they’ve qualified for the Champions League.
This season is special because it’s the first one since 2014/15 without star midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, who left after his contract ended. It’s also the first time since 2020/21 that City begins the season without being the defending champions. Even with these changes, the team—led by manager Pep Guardiola—is still very strong, with a good mix of experienced players and exciting new talent.
Manchester City squad Confirmed shirt numbers for 2025/26
| Shirt No | Player | Position | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Rúben Dias | CB | Portugal |
| 4 | Tijjani Reijnders | DM/CM/AM | Netherlands |
| 5 | John Stones | CB/RB/DM | England |
| 6 | Nathan Aké | CB/LB | Netherlands |
| 7 | Omar Marmoush | ST/AM/LW/RW/SS | Egypt |
| 8 | Mateo Kovačić | DM/CM | Croatia |
| 9 | Erling Haaland | ST | Norway |
| 10 | Jack Grealish | LW/AM | England |
| 11 | Jérémy Doku | RW/LW | Belgium |
| 13 | Marcus Bettinelli | GK | England |
| 14 | Nico González | DM/CM | Spain |
| 16 | Rodri | DM/CM | Spain |
| 18 | Stefan Ortega | GK | Germany |
| 19 | İlkay Gündoğan | CM/DM | Germany |
| 20 | Bernardo Silva | CM/AM/LW/RW | Portugal |
| 21 | Rayan Aït-Nouri | LB | Algeria |
| 22 | Vitor Reis | CB/RB | Brazil |
| 24 | Joško Gvardiol | CB/LB | Croatia |
| 25 | Manuel Akanji | CB/RB/LB/DM | Switzerland |
| 26 | Savinho | RW/LW | Brazil |
| 27 | Matheus Nunes | CM/AM/DM/LW/RW/RB | Portugal |
| 29 | Rayan Cherki | AM/RW | France |
| 30 | Claudio Echeverri | AM/LW | Argentina |
| 31 | Ederson | GK | Brazil |
| 33 | Scott Carson | GK | England |
| 45 | Abdukodir Khusanov | CB/RB | Uzbekistan |
| 47 | Phil Foden | AM/LW/RW/ST | England |
| 52 | Oscar Bobb | RW/ST | Norway |
| 75 | Nico O’Reilly | LB/CM/AM/LW/RW | England |
| 82 | Rico Lewis | RB/DM | England |
| 87 | James McAtee | MF | England |
Key Players
Manchester City’s 2025/26 team has many important players who will help them try to win trophies:
- Erling Haaland (No. 9): The powerful striker from Norway is still the team’s main goal scorer and wears number 9.
- Phil Foden (No. 47): The talented English player is creative and can play in many positions. He keeps his special number 47.
- Rodri (No. 16): The Spanish midfielder helps control the game and keeps the team strong in the middle.
- Bernardo Silva (No. 20): The new captain, Silva is a hard-working and flexible player who is important in Guardiola’s tactics.
- Tijjani Reijnders (No. 4): A new Dutch signing, Reijnders adds energy and strength to the midfield.
- Omar Marmoush (No. 7): The Egyptian attacker can play in different forward roles and is an exciting new player.
- Rayan Cherki (No. 29): The young French midfielder brings skill and creativity to the team’s attack.
What numbers can Premier League players wear?
As long as it’s unique within its squad, Premier League players can wear any number between one and 99, although tradition dictates that you’ll generally see top teams wear one up to around 30, with a few exceptions.
Man City youngster Cole Palmer holds the record for the highest number in Premier League history, with the number 80.
Also following tradition, the goalkeepers will generally occupy the numbers one and 13.
Premier League players can’t wear the number zero, and that’s just because it would be a bit silly.
Can Premier League players change team numbers?
Premier League players can only change their team number during pre-season or if one is sold or loaned to another club in the January transfer window.
Season Outlook
Manchester City has a strong and well-balanced team for the 2025/26 season. They have good players in every position. Goalkeepers like Ederson (No. 31) and Stefan Ortega (No. 18) are dependable. In defense, Rúben Dias and John Stones (No. 5) are solid and experienced. The midfield includes Rodri, İlkay Gündoğan, and new player Tijjani Reijnders, who bring both skill and control to the game.
In attack, Erling Haaland leads the line with support from new players Omar Marmoush and Rayan Cherki, giving the team lots of scoring power.
Fans can expect an exciting season. Manchester City starts their Premier League journey against Wolves on August 16, 2025. Big matches include the Manchester Derby against Manchester United on September 13, 2025, and games against Arsenal and Liverpool later in the season. With this strong squad, Manchester City is ready to fight for trophies in all competitions.
